Reikalai

Reikalai is a common Lithuanian noun meaning matters, affairs, or things that require attention. It is the plural form of reikalas; the singular form is reikalas. The word is used to refer to issues to be dealt with, tasks, duties, or concerns, and it can denote both personal and public matters. It appears in everyday language as well as formal or administrative contexts. Examples include "turiu daug reikalų" (I have many matters to attend to), "valdžios reikalai" (state affairs), "darbo reikalai" (work matters), and "asmeniniai reikalai" (personal affairs).

Etymology and related forms: the word derives from the Lithuanian root reikal-, linked to related terms such as reikalauti (to require) and reikalavimas (requirement). The family of words covers concepts of obligation, necessity, and tasks to be completed.

Grammatical notes: reikalas is masculine, and reikalai is the plural nominative form used when referring to multiple matters. In Lithuanian, the word is used without articles and forms phrases with possessors or modifiers, for example "mano reikalai" (my matters) or "svarbūs reikalai" (important matters). It frequently appears in both informal speech and official language to discuss issues that affect individuals, organizations, or governments.

See also: reikalas, reikalauti, reikalavimas.